Recent content by jltracy

Wow, thank you so much Maura! I will try this out right away. Rocky is such a cute, friendly dog who just has some major trust issues and I know it's just a matter of time once we finally find something that works for him. We have done group training with other dogs, with big groups and small...

It's been 2 years since we adopted the rescue known as Smokey and changed his name to Rocky, and he has been the sweetest pup to me and my fiance (husband in 17 days eee!). However, when he comes across another dog in our area, he'll ALWAYS snarl and lunge and bark at them, tail wagging, and...

Hmm, good idea, I will go find his harness. Maybe the combination of having the collar on and using the harness to walk him but he feels the collar on even though we aren't using it will help him. I will try it and let you guys know how it works! I really hope it does!

I agree, but when he sees another animal or human, all his training goes out the window, and his hackles go up and he doesn't stop barking, it doesn't matter if the other person/dog is across the street ignoring him, he will lunge and not listen to me or my fiance. It's a constant struggle and...

We can't walk him with a harness because he is very aggressive on one and will lunge and pull towards any other dog or human within ten feet or closer. It is something we want to work on, but have tried so many things and those things haven't worked and we are really getting frustrated. Any...

Thanks, that Wikipedia information was really informative! Any ideas as to why he's gagging and dry heaving so much all of a sudden after though? It never mentioned that. Thanks again!!!

The closest guess we've come to his breed, since he's a rescue, is part chihuahua, part basenji and part italian greyhound. What is this reverse sneezing you guys are talking about, I've never heard of it. Thanks!

Hi all, I haven't been on these forums in a while, I almost forgot about it until my dog started doing something and I thought it would be good to get some advice. I've had Rocky for almost 2 years now, and he would do this coughing/snorting sound that I thought would be him choking when he...

Hey long time no talk! How are you?

Hi guys, Rocky has been doing great ... or at least he was until it started to snow here. Ever since the snow stuck on the ground a week or so ago, he will still get excited over the idea of going outside, but once he get's to where he always does his business, or ANYWHERE outside after...

I can't say how sorry I am to hear this. I cried when I read your post about how you held her in your arms when it happened ...

So far Rocky has been doing great in his new home with us. However, when he comes across another dog in our area, he'll sniff them and whatnot and they'll sniff him, then he ALWAYS snarls and lunges at them, tail wagging. This really confuses me. What is he doing? He doesn't bite them...

Rocky is put in his crate when no one is home (no longer than 3 hours) and we keep the cats in our bedroom at night and Rocky can roam the place then. But this still happens. In fact, Rocky is now terrified of Chloe and it's very obvious.

Yep we got another doggie! He's a chihuahua beagle mix and adorable lol :D I'm gonna have pics up soon, promise!

Well guys, looks like Rocky is getting settled. Only problem is that he's afraid of the cats because Chloe would always smack or hiss at him. Diego is fine with him now, and even sleeps next to him (much to Rocky's disappointment ... Rocky just stares at him thinking he'll attack him like...